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Fly

Lurcher · Male · Adult · 8 years

Fly is searching for a new home through no fault of his own, and he truly is a wonderful boy who deserves a loving family to call his own. Fly is an affectionate, happy lad who enjoys the comforts of home life. He is house trained and settles well in the home, making him a lovely companion to have around. He loves getting out and about on his daily walks, taking in all the sights and smells. Fly also has a playful side and enjoys a good run around and spending time with his toys. Fly is looking for a home as an only dog, where he can have calm walking friends on walks to help build his confidence around other dogs. This lovely boy is looking for a forever home where he will be loved, cherished, and thoroughly pampered. In return, Fly will bring plenty of affection, companionship, and joy to his new family. If you think you could offer Fly the loving home he deserves, please get in touch to find out more

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Greyhound Rescue Wales

Living with Fly

✓Good with dogs

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Fly home

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About Fly

What life with Fly looks like

Fly is an adult lurcher dog waiting at Greyhound Rescue Wales in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Fly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Fly?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Greyhound Rescue Wales handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Fly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Fly if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Greyhound Rescue Wales will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Fly already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Fly isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Greyhound Rescue Wales early rather than rehoming privately; they know Fly and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.